What is the cheapest way to get from Loch Ness to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Loch Ness to Islay is to bus and ferry via Lochgilphead which costs £26 - £85 and takes 11h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loch Ness to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Loch Ness to Islay is to bus and fly which takes 7h 5m and costs £100 - £240.

How far is it from Loch Ness to Islay?

The distance between Loch Ness and Islay is 136 miles.

How do I travel from Loch Ness to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Loch Ness to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 9h 52m and costs £25 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Loch Ness to Islay?

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Loch Ness to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 47+ hotels available in Islay.

Loch Ness to Islay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Loch Ness to Islay by bus, ferry, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus 918
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 52m
£25–112
Bus, ferry via Lochgilphead
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus 918
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Lochnell Streetbus 423 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
11h 41m
£26–83
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from An Aird One to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
7h 5m
£104–235
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Crianlarichtrain
2. Take the train from Crianlarich to Obantrain
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
11h 37m
£49–193

Loch Ness to Islay by bus and ferry

2Weekly Services

9h 52mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Loch Ness to Islay.

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Distance: 135.4 mi
Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Loch Ness, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Loch Ness to Islay. However, you can take the line 919 bus to Filling Station, take the line 919 bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Station Road, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tourist Information to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Filling Station, Bus Station, Station Road, Lochnell Street, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 11h 41m.

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